Lockport Fatal Hit And Run: Police Seek Info From Public

LOCKPORT, IL — Illinois State Police are asking the public for any information about a fatal crash which took place Sept. 19. According to police, troopers responded to the scene of a motorcycle hit-and-run crash on Route 171 northbound at 151st Street in Lockport.

Police said the driver of a vehicle was driving west on 151st Street, turning onto Route 171. Witnesses told police the driver turned right in front of a motorcycle, causing the motorcycle to swerve to avoid the vehicle. The driver of the motorcycle lost control and was ejected.

Police said the driver was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

The driver of the car is reported to be a middle-aged white woman with brown hair. She pulled over temporarily before leaving the scene of the crash, police said. The car was described as an older, silver, four-door sedan, possibly a Hyundai or Honda due to the letter "H" on the trunk, which was seen by witnesses. The car also may have sustained front-end damage.

After leaving the scene, police said the vehicle was reported to have continued driving northbound on Illinois Route 171.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any knowledge of the crash is asked to contact State Police at 815-641-3738. Callers can remain anonymous.